The average bus between Derby and Althorp takes 4h 44m and the fastest bus takes 4h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Althorp. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Derby and Althorp. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:40 AM which arrives into Althorp at 2:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Northampton and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Althorp. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Althorp station via Northampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Derby to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Northampton station.
The distance between Derby and Althorp is 78.6 km. The road distance is 149 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Northampton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m.